Lateral Extensometer

Key Features

Designed for lateral/transverse deformation measurement
Precision mechanical measuring system
Suitable for laboratory testing
Designed for use with compatible test specimens
Suitable for concrete deformation investigations
Robust construction
Easy to install on compatible specimens
Suitable for repeated laboratory measurements
Can be used with suitable displacement gauges
Designed for accurate lateral strain measurements
Useful for civil engineering research and quality control
Compact laboratory design

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Lateral Extensometer Price in Nigeria

Nature Links Nigeria Limited is an Authorized Distributor, Supplier & Dealer of genuine Lateral Extensometer and civil engineering laboratory testing equipment in Nigeria, supplying extensometers, concrete testing equipment and construction-material testing instruments to customers across Nigeria.

Lateral Extensometer Price in Nigeria

A Lateral Extensometer is a precision measuring instrument used to measure lateral or transverse deformation of a specimen during mechanical testing. In concrete and materials testing, it can be used alongside compatible compression-testing equipment to monitor changes in specimen dimensions as load is applied.

The instrument is particularly useful when evaluating the deformation characteristics of concrete and other suitable construction materials under controlled laboratory conditions.

Price Range

The estimated Lateral Extensometer Price in Nigeria is approximately ₦400,000 – ₦1,500,000, depending on the manufacturer, measurement range, accuracy, gauge configuration, specimen compatibility and accessories supplied.

For the latest Lateral Extensometer Price in Nigeria, contact Nature Links Nigeria Limited for current availability and quotation.

Uses of Lateral Extensometer

A Lateral Extensometer can be used for:

Measuring transverse deformation of concrete specimens
Lateral strain measurement
Concrete compression testing
Modulus of elasticity investigations
Poisson’s ratio testing when used with suitable longitudinal measurements
Construction-material research
Civil engineering laboratory experiments
Concrete quality-control investigations
Monitoring specimen deformation under load
Educational laboratory demonstrations

Benefits

The major benefit of a Lateral Extensometer is its ability to capture changes in specimen width or transverse dimensions during mechanical testing. This provides information that cannot be obtained from load measurements alone.

When used together with a suitable longitudinal compressometer and compression testing machine, the instrument can help laboratories obtain deformation data for more comprehensive analysis of concrete behaviour under compression.

Why Use a Lateral Extensometer?

Concrete specimens can deform both longitudinally and laterally when subjected to compressive loading. A Lateral Extensometer helps measure the lateral component of this deformation.

The resulting measurements may be used with longitudinal strain data to evaluate properties such as transverse strain and Poisson’s ratio according to the applicable testing procedure.

Compatibility

The Lateral Extensometer is suitable for compatible concrete and construction-material testing setups.

Before purchasing, confirm:

Specimen diameter and dimensions
Measurement range
Gauge type
Resolution and accuracy
Mounting arrangement
Compatibility with the compression testing machine
Applicable testing standard
Required accessories

Datasheet

Specification	Description
Product	Lateral Extensometer
Main Measurement	Lateral/Transverse Deformation
Application	Mechanical and compression testing
Specimen	Compatible concrete/material specimens
Measurement System	Mechanical/electronic depending on model
Construction	Laboratory-grade
Mounting	Specimen-dependent
Measurement Range	Model dependent
Accuracy	Model dependent
Application Area	Civil Engineering & Materials Testing

Exact dimensions, measurement range, accuracy, resolution, gauge type and accessories vary by manufacturer and model. Confirm the manufacturer’s datasheet before ordering.

Lateral Extensometer vs Longitudinal Compressometer

Feature	Lateral Extensometer	Longitudinal Compressometer
Main Measurement	Transverse deformation	Longitudinal deformation
Measurement Direction	Across specimen width	Along specimen length
Concrete Testing	Yes	Yes
Compression Testing	Compatible setups	Compatible setups
Typical Application	Lateral strain/Poisson’s ratio	Axial strain/modulus investigations
Best Used Together	Yes	Yes

Lateral Extensometer for Concrete Testing

A Lateral Extensometer can form part of an advanced concrete deformation-testing setup. During compression testing, it measures the specimen’s lateral dimensional changes while a compatible longitudinal measuring device records axial deformation.

Using both measurements can provide a more complete picture of concrete’s deformation behaviour under compressive loading.

Where to Buy Lateral Extensometer in Nigeria

Nature Links Nigeria Limited supplies Lateral Extensometer and other concrete, construction-material and civil engineering laboratory testing equipment in Nigeria.

Distributor, Supplier & Authorized Dealer: Nature Links Nigeria Limited
Shop Address: F1571 UP, Alaba International Market, Lagos, Nigeria
Call: 07049528019
WhatsApp: 09040054359
Delivery: Same Day Delivery in Lagos. Same Day Shipping to Other States.

For the latest Lateral Extensometer Price in Nigeria, contact Nature Links Nigeria Limited for product availability, specifications, quotation and delivery information.